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He stated that the UAE has led one of the most ambitious climate agendas in the

global aviation sector, placing sustainable aviation fuel at the forefront of

environmental efforts. He noted the launch of a national roadmap aimed at
producing 700 million litres of this fuel annually by 2030.

He also spoke about the importance of digital transformation and its role in

reshaping the cargo sector through the expansion of artificial intelligence tools,
predictive data analytics, and integrated logistics platforms, which have become

essential to achieving efficiency and regulatory compliance across various areas.

Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, emphasised in his opening

remarks at the 18th edition of the World Cargo Symposium in Dubai the pivotal

role air cargo plays in maintaining global supply chain stability. He stressed the
importance of continuing to focus on meeting core customer requirements – safety

and security, digital transformation, and sustainability.

He said the significance of air cargo is clearly evident today, whether in supporting
global trade, enabling e-commerce, or delivering vital humanitarian aid. In this

context, the air cargo sector must continue to enhance safety and security

standards, accelerate digital transformation, and fulfil its sustainability

commitments in order to meet customer expectations and keep pace with the

ever-changing landscape.

IATA called on governments to intensify efforts to combat rogue shippers and

support the work of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in

strengthening Annex 18 of the Chicago Convention, which represents the global
framework for the safe air transport of dangerous goods.

IATA also renewed its call on governments to adopt a unified, risk-based approach

to air cargo security, in light of recent incidents involving the discovery of

incendiary devices hidden within shipments. Although some countries have taken

new measures, the lack of coordination among them has led to inconsistent
outcomes, underscoring the importance of harmonised responses based on

international standards.

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